TIM is preparing to become the first Italian operator — and one of the early adopters in Europe — to roll out OpenRAN (Open Radio Access Network) solutions. OpenRAN allows network operators to mix and match interoperable hardware and software from multiple vendors. By avoiding vendor lock-in, operators gain flexibility to select equipment that best … Read more

Wireless and Wi-Fi network capacity is not keeping pace with the rapid rise in enterprise mobility, causing user satisfaction to fall, according to a new report. Mobility services specialist iPass analyzed what it calls “Mobile Darwinism,” a trend where technology and data consumption evolve faster than business infrastructure and mobile networks can support. The study … Read more

Nokia has announced it is exiting Russia, following a similar move by rival Ericsson, which last week suspended its operations there indefinitely. “Since the early days of the invasion of Ukraine, it has been clear to Nokia that continuing our presence in Russia would not be possible,” the company said in an official statement. In … Read more

UK mobile operators were presented with a clear choice: accept a national roaming arrangement or commit to improving basic coverage to reach at least 90% of the UK’s land area by 2017. EE, O2, Three and Vodafone opted for the latter, pledging a guaranteed combined investment of £5 billion in network infrastructure as part of … Read more

BT has signed a partnership agreement with UK-owned low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator OneWeb to investigate ways to improve connectivity in some of the hardest-to-reach locations. OneWeb operates a constellation of LEO satellites that deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity to governments, businesses and communities worldwide. The company has rebuilt momentum after a near-collapse early in … Read more

1.    Introduction While 3GPP specifies the Radio Network Layer (RNL) for LTE, the Transport Network Layer (TNL) relies on standards from outside 3GPP. The main standardization bodies that define TNL technologies include IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union — Telecommunication Standardization Sector) and MEF (Metro … Read more

The idea of machines talking to one another can sound like the start of a new machine age, but machine-to-machine communication (M2M) is already a real and practical technology—and people remain central to its value. Far from replacing humans, M2M systems are being designed to bring benefits directly to users, improving convenience, safety, and quality … Read more

British communications regulator Ofcom is asking the public for their views on whether the 5GHz frequency band should be made freely available for public use or auctioned to commercial operators. Ofcom’s responsibility is to ensure radio spectrum is used efficiently. As wireless demand grows, managing spectrum becomes increasingly important to prevent interference, particularly in bands … Read more

TelecomsTech spoke with Pat Nash, managing director at InVMA and a partner of ThingWorx, about standardisation, Google Glass and how startups can compete in an increasingly crowded M2M and IoT market. Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the broader Internet of Things (IoT) promise significant change, but several challenges remain before the market reaches mainstream adoption. Two … Read more

The Nordic countries are asserting themselves as Europe’s 5G leaders, setting high standards for coverage, policy, and collaborative approaches that other nations can learn from. Industry data show that timely allocation of mid-band spectrum, a strong appetite for network sharing, and supportive government policies have helped the region outpace much of Europe in making 5G … Read more